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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Sumter

South Carolina · 4,371 residents · 2.337 sq mi
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South Sumter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,674. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,400. The poverty rate of 42.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,371
+30%vs 2000
vs 3,365 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,870 / sq mi
+30%vs 2000
vs 1,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.9
−14%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024South Sumter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,674
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,339 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,672
−45%vs 2000
vs $10,292 in 2000
US average: $14,340
42.4%
+17.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$315
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $347 in 2000
US average: $450
69.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.7% in 2000
30.3% rent
2.7
+47%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(298)
Black89.5%(3,012)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(752)
1990
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(444)
Black89.8%(3,927)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.8%(997)
23
+2%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
43.6%
−21.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Sumter, South Carolina?

South Sumter, South Carolina has about 4,371 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Sumter, South Carolina?

The typical household in South Sumter, South Carolina earns about $14,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Sumter, South Carolina expensive?

In South Sumter, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in South Sumter, South Carolina?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Sumter, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Sumter, South Carolina?

About 42.4% of people in South Sumter, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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